Question

Fat Won't Make You Fat: Importance of Healthy Fat.

Answer 1

Fats are one of the macro nutrients essential for our body. One gram of fat contribute to 9 calories and serves as a good source of energy. Fats deposited as adipose tissue insulates the body and serves as a cushion for vital body organs . Fats play an important role in transporting fat soluble vitamins(A,D,E,K).Our brain is comprised of sixty percentage of fat and functions with the help of the fatty acids which are supplied by healthy fats and oils .

Fats are classified as :

• Saturated fats: These fats are found in animal and animal based products like meat , dairy ,eggs,etc. These consumed in large amounts may be a reason for heart disease.
• Unsaturated fats: Unsaturated fats are healthy fats which reduces the risk of heart diseases and are essential for the functioning of the body.There are two types of unsaturated fats namely polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. Omega 3 polyunsaturated fats are extracted from fish which help in lowering the waste fat content in body and also aids in blood clotting. Monounsaturated fats are found in plant products like cashews, avocados,etc.
• Trans fats: Trans fats have smallest amount of health benefits .Eating trans fats promotes chronic inflammation, that has been connected to cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, and a few cancers.

Fats rather making us fat , it contribute to health benefits . Any food on over consumption leads to diseases. So same like that when unsaturated fats are taken in necessary proportion and other saturated fats in less amount turns it to be healthy and essential for normal mechanism(homeostasis). When consumed in large quantities lead to risk of diabetes, hypertension, etc.